It is almost outdoor swimming pool season and we know that many of our clients are preparing to open their outdoor pools for the summer. While a pool is a great amenity, with it comes a lot of responsibility to ensure that it is operated in a safe manner and in accordance with the law. 

What protections does a unit owner have if she/he feels the board of directors is acting improperly?

The Condominium Act, 1998 contains adequate safeguards and remedies inform and protect a disgruntled condominium unit owner including:

a.  a mandatory appointment of auditors and audit of financial affairs:

b.  the right to inspect certain of the condominium corporation's records for certain purposes;

Did You Know.......?

A unit owner’s right to inspect records of the condominium corporation is subject to:

• the purpose of the inspection i.e. the unit owner’s motivation must be “for purposes reasonably related to the purposes” of the Act; 
• claims of privilege and confidentiality (McKay v. Waterloo North Condominium Corp. No. 23, 1992 CarswellOnt 622)
  

Many condominium corporations have experienced “the unit owner from hell”, sometimes called a “condo commando”, who is either a person with mental health issues, or simply someone with too much time on his or her hands. These people are “difficult” people who make life miserable for those who become the targets of their attention.

The question is: What can you do to either bring these people into line, or force them to move ? 

The notice requirements for terminating an employee are determined not only by the express terms of the employment contract, but also by statutes and common law.

A rule or bylaw is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is enforceable. One tip in drafting a rule or a bylaw is to include in a bylaw or rule, a short preamble, which explains the purpose of the rule or bylaw.